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Outdoor Activities * Step out from Coal Aston A round walk of approx 5 miles. This walk includes some prolonged inclines, some stiles and oodles of mud. When: Saturday 14th February. Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet in the car park behind Coal Aston Community Centre, Eckington Road. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Bring packed lunch. Coal Aston The Health Projects Ranger 0114 283 9195 * Plant Pyramids Learn how to weave willow and make your own plant pyramid to take home to your garden. When: Saturday 14th February. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at Moss Way entrance, below Roydfield Drive, Westfield. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Westfield Plantation Westfield SHEFFIELD S20 0114 275 1176
Events marked with a ‘*’ are designed for individuals and family groups, unless otherwise stated. If you wish to bring a group to an event you must contact the Ranger Team in advance, they reserve the right to charge groups for attendance at events. The Ranger Service provides an events service which can be tailored to the needs of specific groups; please contact the Rangers for further details
* Woodland Workout Meet the Rangers and help with some practical woodland work on the site. When: Sunday 15th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at the Ranger van, where the Bridle Stile (bridleway) meets Quarry Hill or call 07974 943 549 to find us. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing, bring packed lunch. Mosborough Old Nursery Mosborough SHEFFIELD S20 0114 275 1176 * Fly a Foxy Kite The Rangers will provide all the materials you need to make kites. All we need is some wind on the day! This is a great site for making and flying kites. When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 1.30pm 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at the top of the hill on Fox Lane Playing Fields. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Fox Lane Playing Fields Manor SHEFFIELD S2 0114 275 1176
Events marked with a ‘*’ are designed for individuals and family groups, unless otherwise stated. If you wish to bring a group to an event you must contact the Ranger Team in advance, they reserve the right to charge groups for attendance at events. The Ranger Service provides an events service which can be tailored to the needs of specific groups; please contact the Rangers for further details
* Whatever the Weather Brave the wintery weather and come down to Salmon Pastures to make some wind chimes and wind mills or design your very own rain gauge to and see if you can guess how much rain falls this month. When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Follow the signs from the bridge on Attercliffe Road. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Salmon Pastures Nature Reserve Off Attercliffe Road Attercliffe SHEFFIELD S9 The River Stewardship Company 0114 245 9749 * Wonderful Willow Come along and have a go at sculpting with living willow. When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at the Ranger van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Darnall Community Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 The Darnall Greenspaces Ranger 0114 261 1925
Events marked with a ‘*’ are designed for individuals and family groups, unless otherwise stated. If you wish to bring a group to an event you must contact the Ranger Team in advance, they reserve the right to charge groups for attendance at events. The Ranger Service provides an events service which can be tailored to the needs of specific groups; please contact the Rangers for further details
* Porter Valley Cycle Ride & Treasure Hunt Join the Rangers for two wheeled Treasure Hunt! Bring a cycle and picnic lunch. When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: 11.00am 2.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at Endcliffe Park Café. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Porter Valley
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0114 268 6196 * Hit the slopes Come along and sledge the slopes in High Hazels Park without snow. When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm. Cost: Free. Meet at the Ranger Van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. High Hazels Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 0114 261 1925
Events marked with a ‘*’ are designed for individuals and family groups, unless otherwise stated. If you wish to bring a group to an event you must contact the Ranger Team in advance, they reserve the right to charge groups for attendance at events. The Ranger Service provides an events service which can be tailored to the needs of specific groups; please contact the Rangers for further details
* Bird Box Bonanza It’s National Nest Box week. Come along and build a bird box to take home. Tools & materials provided. When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Shire Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve Stone Lane Woodhouse SHEFFIELD S13 7BR 0114 275 1176 * Tread the Trail Collect a map from the Rangers and follow the trail to discover more about the park. A fun and interactive trail for all ages. When: Thursday 19th February. Cost: Free. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Meet at the Centre in the Park. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult, wear suitable footwear/clothing. Norfolk Heritage Park Norfolk Park SHEFFIELD S2 0114 275 1176
Events marked with a ‘*’ are designed for individuals and family groups, unless otherwise stated. If you wish to bring a group to an event you must contact the Ranger Team in advance, they reserve the right to charge groups for attendance at events. The Ranger Service provides an events service which can be tailored to the needs of specific groups; please contact the Rangers for further details
* Wonderful Willow Come along a have a go at sculpting with living willow. When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet at the Ranger Van. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/clothing. Phillimore Park Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 0114 261 1925 * Home-Made Come and make a nest box to provide a home for the birds arriving in Spring or a bird feeder to keep them healthy over the last of the winter months. When: Saturday 21st February. Time: 10.00am 12.00pm. Cost: Free. Meet opposite the Tennis Courts in the park. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear/ clothing. Booking essential. Richmond Park Richmond SHEFFIELD S13 0114 275 1176
Events marked with a ‘*’ are designed for individuals and family groups, unless otherwise stated. If you wish to bring a group to an event you must contact the Ranger Team in advance, they reserve the right to charge groups for attendance at events. The Ranger Service provides an events service which can be tailored to the needs of specific groups; please contact the Rangers for further details
* Wonderful Walks - Legs 11 Join the Rangers for a round walk of approx. 7 miles exploring 11 parks, woodlands and green spaces. The walk includes some uneven ground and stiles. When: Sunday 22nd February. Time: 10.00am 3.30pm. Cost: Free. Meet at The Cruck Barn, Concord Park, Shiregreen. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, wear suitable footwear/clothing, bring packed lunch. North Sheffield
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0114 240 3578 Recycle Art and Heritage Half Term Activity Days Recycle Art at the Energy Centre - family activity to create art from recycled materials Heritage Activities - come and join in with our team of archaeologists. When: Thursday 19th and Sat 21st February. Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Wheelchair accessible. Heeley City Farm Richards Road SHEFFIELD S2 3DT 0114 303 9981
Events marked with a ‘*’ are designed for individuals and family groups, unless otherwise stated. If you wish to bring a group to an event you must contact the Ranger Team in advance, they reserve the right to charge groups for attendance at events. The Ranger Service provides an events service which can be tailored to the needs of specific groups; please contact the Rangers for further details
Sheffield Botanical RSPB Aren’t Birds Brilliant Event Come and see the wildlife of the Botanical Gardens with the RSPB. Meet at the Demonstration Centre Thompson Road entrance. Telescopes and binoculars available. There will be fun activities for children, guided walks, information and simple tips about gardening and bird feeding that people can adopt to make a real difference to the environment. The Gardens will showcase its fabulous wildlife and people may be lucky enough to see woodpeckers, nuthatches and jays, and of course the ever present virtually tame squirrels. When: Sunday 15th February. Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Botanical Gardens Clarkehouse Road Broomhill SHEFFIELD S10 2LN 0114 268 6001 Lambing Open Day at Whirlow Hall Farm A lambing open day is being held at Whirlow Hall Farm. The open day will also include pony rides, craft activities and a barbecue. When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £3.00 per person. Family tickets £10.00 (2+2). Due to the nature of the event it is advisable that pregnant women do not attend this event. Whirlow Hall Farm Whirlow Lane Whirlow SHEFFIELD S11 9QF 0114 235 2678
Valentine Fun Day - Arts & Crafts When: Saturday 14th February. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Cost: Suggested donation 50p - £1.00. Age: 7 - 13 years, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Meersbrook Park Watch group, meet at the Pavilion for Valentines day fun. Sheffield Wildlife Trust has received funding from the Big Lottery fund through Sheffield City Council to deliver an outdoor winter play programme on 7 sites throughout North Sheffield. The aim is to provide more play opportunities for children during the winter months for all ages. All activities are free of charge and equipment, resources and refreshments are included. Activities include shelter building, arts and crafts, team games and many more with the focus on encouraging children to have an active role in planning future activities. Please note that these sessions are open access and children are free to come and go as they please. Therefore we do not have any duty of care and also ask that children under 8 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Come and join us after school or have fun in the holidays with 2 Play Officers to help you get the most out of your session. Meersbrook Park Watch Pavillion Derbyshire Lane Meersbrook SHEFFIELD S8 Nicky Moore 0114 263 4335
Valentine Fun day - Tree Planting When: Saturday 14th February. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Cost: Suggested donation 50p - £1.00. Age: 7 - 13 years, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Crookes Watch group, meet at Bole Hill Pavilion for tree planting. Sheffield Wildlife Trust has received funding from the Big Lottery fund through Sheffield City Council to deliver an outdoor winter play programme on 7 sites throughout North Sheffield. The aim is to provide more play opportunities for children during the winter months for all ages. All activities are free of charge and equipment, resources and refreshments are included. Activities include shelter building, arts and crafts, team games and many more with the focus on encouraging children to have an active role in planning future activities. Please note that these sessions are open access and children are free to come and go as they please. Therefore we do not have any duty of care and also ask that children under 8 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Come and join us after school or have fun in the holidays with 2 Play Officers to help you get the most out of your session. Crookes SHEFFIELD S10 Nicky Moore 0114 263 4335
Valentine Fun When: Saturday 14th February. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Suggested donation 50p - £1.00. Age: 7 - 13 years, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Shire Brook Valley Watch group, meet at the Stone Lane Woodhouse for Valentines day fun. Sheffield Wildlife Trust has received funding from the Big Lottery fund through Sheffield City Council to deliver an outdoor winter play programme on 7 sites throughout North Sheffield. The aim is to provide more play opportunities for children during the winter months for all ages. All activities are free of charge and equipment, resources and refreshments are included. Activities include shelter building, arts and crafts, team games and many more with the focus on encouraging children to have an active role in planning future activities. Please note that these sessions are open access and children are free to come and go as they please. Therefore we do not have any duty of care and also ask that children under 8 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Come and join us after school or have fun in the holidays with 2 Play Officers to help you get the most out of your session. Woodhouse SHEFFIELD S13 Nicky Moore 0114 263 4335
Winter Play Winter Play on Busk Meadows Park, S5 8XJ. When: Monday 16th February. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: 0 - 16 years, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Sheffield Wildlife Trust has received funding from the Big Lottery fund through Sheffield City Council to deliver an outdoor winter play programme on 7 sites throughout North Sheffield. The aim is to provide more play opportunities for children during the winter months for all ages. All activities are free of charge and equipment, resources and refreshments are included. Activities include shelter building, arts and crafts, team games and many more with the focus on encouraging children to have an active role in planning future activities. Please note that these sessions are open access and children are free to come and go as they please. Therefore we do not have any duty of care and also ask that children under 8 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Come and join us after school or have fun in the holidays with 2 Play Officers to help you get the most out of your session.  Busk Meadows Park Shirecliffe Road SHEFFIELD S5 8XJ Sarah Duly 0114 263 4335
Winter Play Winter Play on Wolfe Road Park, S6 1BT. When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: 0 - 16 years, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Sheffield Wildlife Trust has received funding from the Big Lottery fund through Sheffield City Council to deliver an outdoor winter play programme on 7 sites throughout North Sheffield. The aim is to provide more play opportunities for children during the winter months for all ages. All activities are free of charge and equipment, resources and refreshments are included. Activities include shelter building, arts and crafts, team games and many more with the focus on encouraging children to have an active role in planning future activities. Please note that these sessions are open access and children are free to come and go as they please. Therefore we do not have any duty of care and also ask that children under 8 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Come and join us after school or have fun in the holidays with 2 Play Officers to help you get the most out of your session. Wolfe Road Park
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Winter Play Winter Play on Coronation Park, Oughtibridge, S35 0JG. When: Friday 20th February. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: 0 - 16 years, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Sheffield Wildlife Trust has received funding from the Big Lottery fund through Sheffield City Council to deliver an outdoor winter play programme on 7 sites throughout North Sheffield. The aim is to provide more play opportunities for children during the winter months for all ages. All activities are free of charge and equipment, resources and refreshments are included. Activities include shelter building, arts and crafts, team games and many more with the focus on encouraging children to have an active role in planning future activities. Please note that these sessions are open access and children are free to come and go as they please. Therefore we do not have any duty of care and also ask that children under 8 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Come and join us after school or have fun in the holidays with 2 Play Officers to help you get the most out of your session. Oughtibridge SHEFFIELD S35 Sarah Duly 0114 263 4335
Indoor Activities/Theatre/Shows Craft Club Craft Club. When: Wednesday 18th Februray. Time: 10.30am 12.00pm. Cost: £8 including snack and materials. Contact: Jon 230 6479. Planet Pot, 102 Hangingwater Road SHEFFIELD S11 7ER Jon 0114 230 6479 Family fun day When: Sunday 15th February. Time: There are two sessions 9.00am - 1.00pm or 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Cost: £10 per adult & £6.50 per child. Family tickets are available at £30 for a family of 4. A variety of activities including juggling, uni-cycle, spoon walking and lots more. Must book in advance. Contact 0114 244 8823 for more information. More information can be found at www.greentop.org. Greentop Circus Centre, St. Thomas Building, 74 Holywell Road SHEFFIELD S4 8AS 0114 244 8823
Holiday Scheme When: Friday 20th February. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: 0 - 5 years. Holiday Playscheme. For more information contact the Early Days Children’s Centre on 0114 250 3060. Early Days Children’s Centre Palgrave Road SHEFFIELD S5 8GS 0114 250 3060 Teddybears picnic When: Sunday 15th February. Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm. Cost: Free. Bring a teddybear. Food will be provided for small children. For more information contact the Children’s Centre on 0114 233 2878. Fox Hill & Grenoside Children’s Centre Keats Road SHEFFIELD S6 1AZ 0114 233 2878
Arts & Crafts/Dance When: Monday 16th February. Time: 10.00am. (Meet at Heardings park at 10.00am). Cost: ÂŁ1.00 per day. Age: call to confirm. Introductions. Arts & Crafts/Dance Mat/Playstation/Sports in Yard/ Karaoke/Games. Please ring Wendy or Grace if you want to book a place for your child/ren (must be 8-13years old) on the Playscheme. Office number is 0114 239 4422, please leave a message if no one not available. Packed lunch needed. Valley Park Community Primary School Norton Avenue SHEFFIELD S14 1SL Wendy/Grace 0114 239 4422 Cinema When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: 10.00am. (Meet at Heardings park at 10.00am). Cost: ÂŁ1.00 per day. Age: call to confirm. Cinema - film & venue to be confirmed. Please ring Wendy or Grace if you want to book a place for your child/ren (must be 8 - 13years old) on the Playscheme. Office number is 0114 239 4422, please leave a message if no one not available. Packed lunch needed.
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Weston Park Museum When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 10.00am. (Meet at Heardings park at 10.00am). Cost: ÂŁ1.00 per day. Age: call to confirm. Weston Park Museum. Please ring Wendy or Grace if you want to book a place for your child/ren (must be 8-13years old) on the Playscheme. Office number is 0114 239 4422, please leave a message if no one not available. Packed lunch needed. Weston Park Museum Western Bank SHEFFIELD S10 2TP Wendy/Grace 0114 239 4422 Youth Activities When: Monday 16th February to Friday 19th February. Time: Ring to confirm. Cost: Ring to confirm. Age: Ring to confirm. Rivelin to Sheaf district - residential. There are 20 places available. The residential will look at working together, problem solving, team working and voice and influence. The Rivelin to Sheaf district includes Totley, Nether Edge, Sharrow, Broomhall and Crookes. Further details and bookings - contact Maryam Mahmud, Senior Youth Worker (Rivelin to Sheaf) on 0114 275 4504 or 07766 754932.
Maryam Mahmud 0114 275 4504
El Alcalde De Zalamea Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st February. Time: 7.30pm. Hispanic Society A seventeenth-century Spanish “honour play”, El Alcalde De Zalamea deals withthe clash between the peasantry and the nobility and updates the action to anebulous tropical military dictatorship. Performed in Spanish.Tickets and booking information available by email at spp08hjl@shef.ac.uk. The University Of Sheffield Drama Studio Shearwood Road SHEFFIELD S10 2TD 0114 222 0200 http://www.shef.ac.uk/concerts/ Saints Alive in Concert. The puppet team from Woodseats and Mount View Methodist Churches perform their show. Time: 7.00pm. Tickets: Adults £3.00, Children £1.00. Montgomery Theatre Surrey Street City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 2LG 0114 272 0455 http://www.montgomerytheatre.org.uk/
Lunchtime Concerts University Drama Studio Department of Music. Lunchtime Concerts. Thursdays from 12th February - 26th March. Time: 1.10pm. For up to date information regarding the lunchtime concerts, including details of all programmes, see the concerts website at www.shef. ac.uk/concerts or contact the Department of Music on 0114 222 0499. Admission free; Donations gratefully received. Â The University Of Sheffield Drama Studio Shearwood Road SHEFFIELD S10 2TD 0114 222 0200 http://www.shef.ac.uk/concerts/ Trendy Tudors When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm & 2.00pm - 3.30pm. Cost: ÂŁ3.50 per child, adults free. Age: 5 - 11 years. Please book in advance by calling the Education Team (see below), or email education@museums-sheffield.org.uk. The Millennium Galleries, 48 Arundel Gate SHEFFIELD S1 2PP Education Team 0114 278 2655
Family Album When: Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th February. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Cost: Free. Age: 5 - 11 years. Inspired by the Family Album: Pictures from the National Portrait Gallery exhibition. You will have a free photographic family portrait taken and then create a frame for it that tells a story about your family. No need to book, just drop in. The Millennium Galleries, 48 Arundel Gate SHEFFIELD S1 2PP 0114 278 2600 http://www.sheffieldgalleries.org.uk Sheffield Fire & Police Museum When: Sunday 22nd February. Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm. Cost: £3.00 for children, £4.00 for adults & £11.00 for a family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) where one child in each family gets in for free. Age: suitable for all ages. Meet Fireman Sam and enjoy fire engine rides for a day full of lots of adventure and fun. Fire Police Museum, The Old Fire Station, 101-109 West Bar SHEFFIELD S3 8PT 0114 249 1999 info@firepolicemuseum.org.uk http://www.firepolicemuseum.org.uk
Sleeping Beauty The Darnall Musical Theatre Company presents ‘Sleeping Beauty’, a pantomime by James Barry. When: Wednesday 11th - Saturday 14th February. Time: Wednesday - Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm. Cost: Admission - Adults £5.00, concessions - £4.50. Darnall Community Centre Darnall Road Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 5AF 0114 287 2587 Sheffield Steelers v Nottingham Panthers When: Saturday 14th February. Time: 7.00pm. Cost: £13.50. Discounts available for concessions, students and family tickets. Sheffield Arena Broughton Lane Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 2DF 0114 56 5656 Sheffield Steelers v Newcastle Vipers When: Sunday 15th Februray. Time: 6.00pm. Cost: £13.30. Discounts for concessions, students and family tickets. Sheffield Arena Broughton Lane Darnall SHEFFIELD S9 2DF 0114 256 5656
Babes in the Wood Pantomime Firth Park Methodist Church Entertainment Society present their 25th Anniversary pantomime, “Babes in the Wood” - A NODA pantomime by Stephen Duckham. Come and enjoy a fun-filled, family night out. A professional performance by an amateur group. Tickets are selling fast. When: Monday 16th - Saturday 21st Februry. Time: 7.30pm. Cost: Adults £4.50, concessions and senior citizens £4.00. Firth Park Methodist Church Stubbin Lane Firth Park SHEFFIELD S5 6QN Lynne Brand 0114 249 0839 Lantern Making Join the team at Highfield Library and make a lantern ready for the Sharrow Lantern Carnival. Suitable for children over the age of 5. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. When: 16th Februry. Time: 10.00am. Cost: Free. Places can be booked on 0114 293 0018. Highfield Library London Road Highfield SHEFFIELD S2 4NF 0114 203 7204
Jack and the Beanstalk A traditional pantomime performed by The Frecheville Original Production Society with something for everyone, plenty of audience participation and of course a pantomime cow. When: Monday 16th - Saturday 21st February. Time: Start Time: 7.30pm, end time: 10.00pm. Cost: £4.50. Discounts available for concessions, group bookings. Frecheville Community Centre Frecheville Community Theatre Churchdale Road Frecheville SHEFFIELD S12 4XT 0114 264 7484 Family Trees for Children Do you want to know who your ancestors were, what they looked like and where they lived? This event will show you how to begin tracing your family tree. You’ll have the chance to start filling in a family tree chart and learn how to find birth, marriage and death certificates and other information to trace your ancestors. When: Thursday 19th February. Time: Start Time: 10.30am, end time: 12.30pm. Cost: Free. Suitable for 7 - 11 year olds. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Places can be booked on 0114 203 9395 or by emailing archives@sheffield.gov.uk. St. Marys Church Community Centre Bramall Lane SHEFFIELD S2 4QZ 0114 223 0223
Flag Design Workshops Come along to Highfield Children’s Library and help design a flag which will be installed on London Road in April 2009. When: Saturday 21st February. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Free. This is a family craft design activity suitable for all ages. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Highfield Library London Road Highfield SHEFFIELD S2 4NF 0114 203 7204 Chuckle Brothers - The Lost Generation QDOS Entertainment presents The Chuckle Brothers in “Chuckle Trek”. To boldly go where no one has gone for a while. Paul and Barry Chuckle set off on a new adventure and this time find themselves hurtling through space. Captain James T Burke needs to recruit a crew to go on board the USS Exercise as they must save the Earth from being taken over by a nation of rogue robots. The alien robot colony has waged war on our world and must be stopped at all costs. Can Earth be saved from this new threat to our planet? Are the Chuckle Brothers the intrepid duo who can do this? Of course they are. Time: Start Time: 4.30pm. Additional Information: The Friday shows are at 4.30pm and 7.30pm and the Saturday shows are at 2.00pm and 5.00pm. Cost: £12.50. Sheffield Theatre Trust, The Lyceum Theatre Tudor Square City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 2LA 0114 249 6000 http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Red Coffee Morning When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: 10.00am - 1.30pm. Cost; Free entry, other prices apply, please see below. Lots of fun activities. Suitable for all ages. Raffle tickets, chair aerobics, red food sold at the shop in the centre. ÂŁ1.00 for the chair aerobics. All proceeds go to the British Heart Foundation. Victoria Community Centre Stafford Road SHEFFIELD S2 2SE Dianna Cairns 0114 273 9850
Sports Activities Archie Camp When: Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th February. Time: 9.00am 3.00pm or 8.00am - 6.00pm. Cost: 9.00am - 3.00pm: £12.50 a day or £20.00 2 days; 8.00am - 6.00pm: £25.00 per day or £40.00 2 days. Age: 5 - 11. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing and bring packed lunch and plenty to drink. Wisewood Secondary School Laird Road Wisewood SHEFFIELD S6 4BH 0114 231 6934 http://www.thearches-ssp.co.uk Sports Camp Sports Camp: Street dance, football & cricket. When: Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £1.00 per person. Chaucer School Chaucer Road SHEFFIELD S5 8NH Nick Gill 0114 273 6496
Sports Camp When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: ÂŁ1.00 per person. Sports Camp with lots of activities. For more information contact Nick Gill on 0114 2736496. Chaucer School
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Nick Gill 0114 273 6496 Blastoff Training Blastoff Training - Football Activities. When: Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th February. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Cost: Free. For more information please contact Nick Gill on 0114 273 6496. (These activities are run by Activity Sheffield). Holgate Meadows Lindsay Road SHEFFIELD S5 7WE Nick Gill 0114 273 6496 Blastoff Training Blastoff Training - Football Activities. When: Tuesday 17th & Thursday 19th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. (These activities are run by Activity Sheffield). Meynall Youth Club Meynell Road SHEFFIELD S5 8GN Nick Gill 0114 273 6496
Active Burngreave February Half Term Programme When: Table Tennis on Monday 16th February at 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Multi Sports and Arts & Crafts on Tuesday 17th February at 12.00pm - 2.00pm. Football on Wednesday 18th February at 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Multi Sports and Arts & Crafts on Thursday 19th Februry 1.00pm 3.00pm. Trampolining and Arts & Crafts on Friday 20th February at 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: 50p. Please call for more details. (These activities are run by Activity Sheffield). Verdon Street Verdon Recreation Centre Burngreave SHEFFIELD S3 Laura 0114 273 5200 Active Burngreave February Half Term Programme Football. When: Monday 16th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: 50p. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield). Please call for more details. Nottingham Cliff Park Burngreave SHEFFIELD S3 Laura 0114 273 5200
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Active Burngreave February Half Term Programme Football When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: 50p. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield). Please call for more details. Firs Hill Community Primary School Orphanage Road Firshill SHEFFIELD S3 9AN Laura 0114 273 5200 Active Burngreave February Half Term Programme Football Tournament When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 12.30pm - 3.00pm. Cost: 50p. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield). Please call for more details. Â Abbeyfield Park Pitsmoor SHEFFIELD S3 Laura 0114 273 5200 Active Burngreave February Half Term Programme Football Tournament. When: Friday 20th February. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: 50p. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield), Please call for more details. Pitsmoor Adventure Playground Melrose Road Pitsmoor SHEFFIELD S3 Laura 0114 273 5200
Active Burngreave February Half Term Programme Trip to National Coal Mining Museum. Wednesday 18th February. Time: Pick up 9.30am from Verdon Recreation Centre. To book your place ring please 0114 249 1626. Cost: £2.00 per person. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield). S3 Laura 0114 273 5200 Street Football When: Saturday 21st February. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: Free. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield). Wolfe Road Park Foxhill SHEFFIELD S5 Nick Gill 0114 273 6496 Sports Camp Activities When: Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th February. Time: 10.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: £1.00 per person. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield). Parkwood High School Penrith Road SHEFFIELD S5 8UF Nick Gill 0114 2736496
Skateboarding Sessions When: Monday 16th February. Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: over 8’s. Expert tuition with skateboards and free equipment. For more information contact Ryszard Szumski on 0114 265 4165. Woodthorpe Community Primary School Lewis Road SHEFFIELD S13 8DA Ryszard Szumski 0114 265 4165 Skateboarding Sessions When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: over 8’s. Expert tuition with skateboards and free equipment. Sessions will be held at Oxley park, Stocksbridge. For more information contact Ryszard Szumski on 0114 265 4165.
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Skateboarding Sessions When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: over 8’s. Expert tuition with skateboards and free equipment at Millhouses Park, S8. For more information contact Ryszard Szumski on 0114 265 4165.
Ryszard Szumski 0114 265 4165 Skateboarding Sessions When: Friday 20th February. Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: over 8’s. Expert tuition with skateboards and free equipment at Shortbrook Primary School. For more information contact Ryszard Szumski on 0114 265 4165. Shortbrook Primary School Westfield Northway Westfield SHEFFIELD S20 8FB Ryszard Szumski 0114 265 4165
Livewire Soccer When: Saturday 21st February. Time: 9.15am - 11.30am. Cost: Free. Age: over 8’s. Livewire sports club at Woodthorpe Primary School. For more information contact Ryszard Szumski on 0114 265 4165. Woodthorpe Community Primary School Lewis Road SHEFFIELD S13 8DA Ryszard Szumski 0114 265 4165 Livewire Soccer When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm. Cost: Free. Age: over 8’s. Livewire sports club at Woodthorpe Primary School. For more information contact Ryszard Szumski on 0114 265 4165. Woodthorpe Community Primary School Lewis Road SHEFFIELD S13 8DA Ryszard Szumski 0114 265 4165
Bowling at Hollywood Bowl When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 10.00am. (Meet at Heardings park at 10.00am). Cost: ÂŁ1.00 per day. Age: call to confirm. Bowling at Hollywood Bowl. Please ring Wendy or Grace if you want to book a place for your child/ren (must be 8-13years old) on the Playscheme. Office number is 0114 2394422, please leave a message if no one not available. Packed lunch needed. Hollywood Bowling Valley Centertainment Broughton Lane SHEFFIELD S9 2EP Wendy/Grace 0114 239 4422 Swimming at Hillsborough leisure centre When: Friday 20th February. Time: 10.00am. (Meet at Heardings park at 10.00am). Cost: ÂŁ1.00 per day. Age: call to confirm. Swimming at Hillsborough Leisure Centre. Please ring Wendy or Grace if you want to book a place for your child/ren (must be 8 - 13 years old) on the Playscheme. Office number is 0114 239 4422, please leave a message if no one not available. Packed lunch needed. Sheffield International Venues Hillsborough Leisure Centre Beulah Road Hillsborough SHEFFIELD S6 2AN Wendy/Grace 0114 239 4422
Swimming Fun Sessions When: Wednesday 18th & Friday 20th February. Time: 11.00am 12.00pm. Cost: Free for 8 - 13 years olds, ÂŁ1.50 for everyone else. Graves Tennis & Leisure Centre Bochum Parkway SHEFFIELD S8 8JR Richard Woolen 0114 283 9500 info@gravestennisleisure.co.uk http://www.gravestennisleisure.co.uk/
Kids Camps School holidays need never be a bore again when there’s the option of fun, sport and making friends for all 8 to 13 year olds at our Kids’ Camp. With swimming, coached sports sessions to improve skills, arts and crafts and fancy dress, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, whatever you are in to. There’s a jam-packed schedule of fun and games at Ponds Forge which includes diving in our Olympicsized diving pool, racket games, leisure swimming and trampolining. When: Monday 16th - Friday 20th February. Times: 8.30am - 5.00pm. For ages 8 - 13 years. Cost: Full Day: £20.00 ( £16.00 Fitness Unlimited members), Full week: £90.00 (£72.00 Fitness Unlimited members). A morning snack and a healthy lunch is included in the price of your sports camp. Options available range from pasta and rice dishes to jacket potatoes. Chips aren’t offered as a food option on the sports camps. As the kids are working hard through the day, they will select from a nutritionally well balanced menu to keep their energy levels up. Please note - children must be able to swim. Please call to book your place. Ponds Forge International Sports Centre Sheaf Street City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 2BP 0114 223 3453 info@ponds-forge.co.uk http://www.ponds-forge.co.uk
Swimming Fun Session When: Wednesday 18th February 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Thursday 19th & Friday 20th February 9.30am - 11.30am. Cost: ÂŁ3.50 per person. Please call for details. King Edwards Vll Swimming Pool Clarkehouse Road SHEFFIELD S10 2LB 0114 267 1116 info@kesp.co.uk http://www.kesp.co.uk/index.php Fun Sessions When: Monday 16th, Wednesday 18th, Friday 20th February. Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: ÂŁ2.00 Per Person. Under 8yrs must be accompanied by an adult. This event is run by Activity Sheffield. Drop in Multi Sports Camp & Division Nine Tennis for girls and boys. When: Monday 16th - Friday 20th February. Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm. Ages: 8 - 13 yrs. Cost: Free. Lunch break 12.00pm - 1.00pm. During this time children are free to go elsewhere to get lunch (there are facilities opposite in the tennis centre serving hot and cold food and drinks) alternatively the children can bring a packed lunch and stay in the sports hall where staff are present throughout the lunch hour. Please call for more details. Laura Haxton on Tel 0114 273 4266. Graves Tennis & Leisure Centre Bochum Parkway Norton SHEFFIELD S8 8JR 0114 283 9500 info@gravestennisleisure.co.uk http://www.gravestennisleisure.co.uk/
Splash Session When: Monday 16th - Friday 20th February. Time: 1.45pm - 2.30pm & 2.30pm - 3.15pm. Cost: 1 session: £1.70 child, £2.00 adults. Double session: £2.60 child, £3.20 adults. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. For more detail please call number below. Springs Leisure Centre East Bank Road Arbourthorne SHEFFIELD S2 2AL 0114 239 0880 Half Term Basketball Camp When: Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th February. Time: 10.00am 4.00pm. Cost: £15.00 per day or £25.00 for both days. For ages 8 - 15. For more info call Basketball Development Officer. Please book in advance. Bring packed lunch and plenty of water to drink. All Saints Sports Centre Norfolk Park Road Norfolk Park SHEFFIELD S2 0114 273 6434 loraine.gayle@sheffield.gov.uk
Abbey Flyers Trampoline Club Holiday Program Abbey Flyers Trampoline Club is the most successful Trampoline club in Yorkshire and is striving to be the best in the UK. The club is holding a holiday trampolining camp, where children can experience top quality coaching and equipment. This is a unique opportunity for children and you never know we may find the next star of the future. The camp is open to children aged 5 years and above. When: Monday 16th - Friday 20th February. Time: There are two time slots available - 10.00am - 11.00am and 11.30am - 12.30pm. Cost: The cost of the course is £20.00 and must be paid in advance to secure a place. Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment and to help us plan our sessions and organise the number of staff required. Goals Soccer Centre, 95 Norfolk Park Road SHEFFIELD S2 2RU
Multi - Sports - Cheerleading, Karate & Hip Hop When: Monday 16th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £3.00, (if children attend both activities on the 16th & 17th thay can pay £5.00). Multi - Sports - Cheerleading, Karate & Hip Hop. All sessions require clothes suitable for indoor and outdoor activities, drinks & packed lunch. For more information contact Emma SlaytorClayton on 0114 273 4266. Birley Community Primary School Thornbridge Avenue SHEFFIELD S12 3AB Emma Slaytor 0114 273 4266
Multi - Sports - Trampolining When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £.3.00 (if children attend both activities on the 16th & 17th thay can pay £5.00). Multi - Sports - Trampolining. All sessions require clothes suitable for indoor and outdoor activities, drinks and a packed lunch. Birley Community Primary School Thornbridge Avenue SHEFFIELD S12 3AB Emma Slaytor-Clayton 0114 273 4266 Multi-Sports - Cheerleading, Karate & Breakdancing When: Thursday 17th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £2.00. Multi-Sports - Cheerleading, Karate & Breakdancing. All sessions require clothes suitable for indoor and outdoor activities, drinks and a packed lunch. For more information contact Emma Slaytor-Clayton on 0114 273 4266. The City Secondary School Stradbroke Road SHEFFIELD S13 8SS Emma Slaytor-Clayton 0114 273 4266 admin@city.sheffield.sch.uk http://www.thecityschool.plus.com
Multi-Sports - Cheerleading When: Friday 20th February. Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Cost: £3.00. Multi-Sports Cheerleading. All sessions require clothes suitable for indoor & outdoor activities, drinks and a packed lunch. For more information contact Emma Slaytor-Clayton on 0114 273 4266. Sport & Leisure Centre High Street Beighton SHEFFIELD S20 1HE Emma Slaytor-Clayton 0114 273 4266 Activity Days - Trampolining, Climbing, Cheerleading When: Monday 16th February. Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm. Cost: £3.00 a day or £6.00 for three days. Activities - Trampolining, Climbing, Cheerleading. Booking necessary. Please wear suitable sports clothing appropriate to the activity (no jeans please). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road Handsworth SHEFFIELD S13 9HJ Danny Kemp 0114 273 6601
Activity Days - Trampolining, Climbing & Cheerleading When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm. Cost: £3.00 a day or £6.00 for three days. Activities - Trampolining, Climbing & Cheerleading. Booking necessary. Please wear suitable sports clothing (no jeans please). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road Handsworth SHEFFIELD S13 9HJ Danny Kemp 0114 273 6601 Activity Days - Football & Table Tennis When: Wednesday 18th February. Time:10.30am - 2.00pm. Cost: £3.00 a day or £6.00 for three days. Activities - Football & table tennis. Booking necessary. Please wear suitable sports clothing (no jeans please). Bring packed lunch and a drink. Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road Handsworth SHEFFIELD S13 9HJ Danny Kemp 0114 273 6601
Kick Start - Football 3 days course on Wednesday 18th - Friday 20th February. Cost: 1 Day £10.00, 2 days £20.00, 3 days £25.00. Ages: 4 yrs - 11 yrs. For more information please contact Ryan Laight. King Edward VII School Glossop Road SHEFFIELD S10 2PW Ryan 07729 977 337 Football & Multi Sports Open to children aged between 8 and 16 years of age. Children under 8 are welcome at all sessions but a responsible adult over the age of 18 must accompany them. A variety of organised sports and play activities to meet the needs of local children. This session is open access, therefore children cannot be stopped from leaving at anytime. Please make sure you have the appropriate footwear. Cost: Free. Venue: Football Sessions at Firvale Sports Hall: Monday 16th February 3.00pm - 4.30pm, Tuesday 17th February 11.00am - 12.30pm. Wednesday 18th February 11.00am - 12.30pm, Thursday 19th February 11.00am - 12.30pm & 8.15pm - 9.45pm, Friday 20th February 11.00am - 12.30pm. Venue: Multi games at Firvale Youth Project: Tuesday 17th February 1.00pm - 4.00pm, Thursday 19th February 1.00pm - 4.00pm, Friday 20th Februry 1.30pm - 4.30pm. (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield). For more information please contact Activity Sheffield on 0114 27 34266. Fir Vale Sports Hall Owler Lane Fir Vale SHEFFIELD S4 8GB 0114 27 34266 http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/activitysheffield
Junior Club Firvale & Firshill (This activity is run by Activity Sheffield). Open to children aged between 8 and 16 years of age. Children under 8 are welcome at all sessions but a responsible adult over the age of 18 must accompany them. A variety of organised sports and play activities to meet the needs of local children. All sessions are open access, therefore children cannot be stopped from leaving at anytime. Please make sure you have the appropriate footwear for. When: Cost: 30p. Venue and Times: 4.30pm - 6.00pm at Verdon Recreation Centre & 4.30pm - 6.00pm at Verdon Recreation Centre. For more information please contact Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266. Verdon Street Verdon Recreation Centre Burngreave SHEFFIELD S3 0114 273 4266 http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/activitysheffield
Environmental Day & Bike Riding Firvale & Firshill (These activity is run by Activity Sheffield). Open to children aged between 8 and 16 years of age. Children under 8 are welcome at all sessions but a responsible adult over the age of 18 must accompany them. A variety of organised sports and play activities to meet the needs of local children. This session is open access, therefore children cannot be stopped from leaving at anytime. Please make sure you have the appropriate footwear. Cost: Free. Venue and Times: Environmental Day: Monday 16th February 9.30am 1.30pm at Peak District . (bring packed lunch). Bike Riding: ages 8 - 14 yrs, Saturday 21st February 9.30am - 1.30pm at Peak District. For more informaiton please contact Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266. Peak District 0114 27 34266 http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/activitysheffield Fun Activities This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. When: Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday 21st February. Time: 10.30am - 6.00pm. Age: 5 - 14 yrs. Cost: all activities are free. Please note that this is an open access provision, we do not provide child care. Fun activities for children, arts & crafts, sports & games. For further details contact Graham Kay number below. Â Highfield Adventure Playground Mount Pleasant Park Highfield SHEFFIELD S7 0114 203 7200 http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/activitysheffield
Holiday Activities - Outside Sheffield Victorian Classroom Go back in time and experiance what it would have been like to be taught in the Victorian era, with fun, interactive sessions for all ages. When: Tuesday 17th February. Time: Sessions at 11.00am and 2.00pm. Cost: Adults £1.50, children and concessions £1.00. Prebookng advised. Elsecar Heritage Centre Wath Road Elsecar Barnsley S74 8HJ 01226 740203 Half Term Happiness Banish the boredom this half-term with a range of fun activities at Thrybergh Country Park. There will be three afternoons filled with themed games, crafts and practical tasks for all the family to enjoy. Places are limited. When: Monday 16th - Friday 20th February. Time: 12.30pm - 3.00pm. Cost: Free. Thrybergh Country Park Doncaster Road Thrybergh Rotherham S65 01709 850353
Love Nests Birds like presents for Valentine’s Day. So why not please them by giving them a house this year? Drop into Herringthorpe Valley Park and learn how to build simple and effective bird boxes for both our smaller and larger feathered friends just in time for spring nesting. When: Saturday 14th February. Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm. Cost: £3.00 charge applies to cover materials. Herringthorpe Valley Park off Brook Side Rotherham S65 3DJ 01709 822 453 Bird Boxing Day It’s the time of year to start making bird boxes for your gardens and back yards. So bring the family along to Thrybergh Country Park visitor centre and build your very own birdy home! When: Sunday 22nd February. Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: £3.00 per box to cover materials costs. Thrybergh Country Park Thrybergh Rotherham S65 01709 822453
The Jungle Book Third Nail Theatre present Rudyard Kipling’s classic story about Mowgli, a young boy who is raised in the jungle by wolves. When Shere Khan the tiger swears to kill the child, Baloo and Bagheera agree to take the boy to the main village for his safety. But the jungle holds dangers and surprises for them all - and Mowgli’s extraordinary adventure has just begun! When: Wednesday 18th - Saturday 21st February. Time: 7.00pm, Saturday Matinee at 2.00pm. Cost: Tickets £7.50/£5.50, family ticket £22.00. Rotherham Civic Theatre Catherine Street Rotherham S65 1EB 01709 823621 February Half Term Activities This February half term why not have fun and start the New Year planting pots at Magna Science Adventure Centre! In addition to all the fantastic interactive pavilions at Magna, visitors will have the opportunity to get hands-on with nature and plant their own seed in a special pot to see it grow throughout the spring. When: Monday 16th Feb - 20th Feb. Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm. Cost: The planting pots activity will run Monday 16th to Friday 20th February in Magna’s Red Hall Marquee. Come back in spring and show us what you have grown! Magna Science Adventure Centre Sheffield Road Rotherham S60 1DX 01709 720 002
Planting Pots This February half-term why not have fun planing pots at Magna! Additional to the normal attraction you will have the opportunity to plant a seed in a pot at Magna and get involved with science. The planting pots activity will run from Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February in Magna’s special marquee located in the Red Hall. Come back in spring, see and learn about the science from your own experience. When: Monday 16th - Friday 20th February. Times: 1.00pm - 4.00pm (Magna is open 10.00am - 5.00pm). Cost: Included in the admission fee. Magna Centre Sheffield Road Rotherham S60 1DX 01709 720 002 info@magnatrust.co.uk http://www.visitmagna.co.uk Jamie Marcus Productions present High School Hits A spectacular live and interactive pop concert starring The High Schoolers and featuring songs from High School Musical 1 and 2, Hairspray, Camp Rock, Grease and loads of Number Ones from The Tin Tings to Leona Lewis. When: Thursday 19th February. Time: Performances: 11.30am and 2.30pm. Cost: Tickets: £6.00. Pomegranate Theatre Corporation Street Chesterfield S41 7TX 01246 345 222 pomegranate.theatre@chesterfield.gov.uk http://pomegranatetheatre.co.uk
Junior Rangers Junior Rangers is a club for 9 - 12 year olds who are interested in nature and the outdoors. Activities include:Moth Trapping, Wildlife Surveys, River Studies, Digital Photography and much more. When: Monday 16th, Wednesday 18th & Saturday 21st February. Time: Sessions run from 9.30am - 12.30pm. Cost: Please call venue for costs. Rother Valley Country Park Mansfield Road Wales Bar SHEFFIELD S26 5PQ Iain or Gareth 0114 247 1452 ext. 2 rangers.rvcp@rotherham.co.uk http://www.rothervalley.f9.co.uk
Events/Activities for Older Children Blastoff Final Blast off is a 5 A side Football Tournament and Training session. There will be 2 ranges, 11 - 13 yrs & 14 - 16 yrs which teams can enter. To get involved and get in a team for the Tournament simply go down to one of the football sessions provided by Sheffield Wednesday and Activity Sheffield. It is essential that you register at one of the training sessions prior to the Blast off tournament. When: Friday 20th Februrary. Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Cost: Free. (These activities are running by Activity Sheffield). Sheffield International Venues Ltd, Concord Sports Shiregreen Lane Shiregreen SHEFFIELD S5 6AE Nick Gill 0114 273 6496 Related Rhythm When: Monday 16th February. Time: Between 11.00am - to 6.00pm or 10.00am to 5.00pm. Cost: Music technology - ÂŁ50 per person (but need a minimum of 5 people to run). DJ - ÂŁ25 per head. Age: 13 and over. Short 4 day course in music technology and/or DJ lesson for one afternoon. For more information contact Nicola on 0114 275 5933. Sheffield College of Music Sidney Street City Centre SHEFFIELD S1 4RH Nicola 0114 275 5933
Youth Activities - Nail Art session When: Monday 16th February. Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Cost: Ring to confirm. Greenhill Bradway Connexions Centre. For further info please contact Louise Ellison on 0114 237 2426. Greenhill/Bradway Connexions Centre Gresley Road SHEFFIELD S8 7HL Louise Ellison 0114 237 2426 Youth Activities - Snooker lessons When: Wednesday 18th February. Time: To be confirmed. Cost: Ring to confirm. Greenhill Bradway Connexions Centre. Snooker lessons, afternoon, times to be confirmed. For further info please contact Louise Ellison - 0114 237 2426. Greenhill Bradway Connexions Centre Gresley Road SHEFFIELD S8 7HL Louise Ellison 0114 237 2426
Youth Activities - Street & Break Dance When: Thursday 19th February. Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Cost: Ring to confirm. Greenhill Bradway Connexions Centre. Dance group: street & break dance. For further info please contact Louise Ellison on 0114 237 2426. Greenhill Bradway Connexions Centre Gresley Road SHEFFIELD S8 7HL Louise Ellison 0114 237 2426 Blood Brothers Written by Willy Russell, Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on the opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. Time: Everyday at 7.30pm exept on dates 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th February which is at 2.00pm. Tickets: £16.50 - £30.50. Sheffield Theatre Trust, The Lyceum Theatre Tudor Square SHEFFIELD S1 2LA 0114 249 6000 http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
* Youth Rangers - Session 1 For young people ages 11 - 15 years who have an interest in environmental activities. Working along side the Rangers developing knowledge and practical skills in a fun environment. Session 1 of a 6 session programme. When: Saturday 21st February. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Cost: Free. Wear suitable footwear/clothing, refreshments available. Booking essential. Cruck Barn Oakes Lane Concord Park Shiregreen SHEFFIELD S5 0114 240 3578 Teen Gym Fitness First. Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm. Cost: £5 for induction and first session is free. Ages: 12 yrs - 19 yrs. For more details please contact Russ Phillips or Katie. 9 Archer Drive SHEFFIELD S8 0LB Russ Phillips 08708980708 http://www.fitnessfirst.co.uk
Events marked with a ‘*’ are designed for individuals and family groups, unless otherwise stated. If you wish to bring a group to an event you must contact the Ranger Team in advance, they reserve the right to charge groups for attendance at events. The Ranger Service provides an events service which can be tailored to the needs of specific groups; please contact the Rangers for further details
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